Highway Code for North Dakota Drivers
Those who have a valid driver's license have already proven that they know the rules of the road in the state in which they drive. Much of this knowledge, especially common sense laws, applies in every other state. However, some states may have additional rules that you must follow. The North Dakota Driving Rules listed below are the ones you need to know if you are visiting or moving to North Dakota.
Licenses and permits
Newly licensed drivers must obtain a North Dakota license within 60 days of becoming a resident.
Any vehicles moved into the state must be registered as soon as the owner becomes a North Dakota resident or gains a paid job.
New drivers aged 14 or 15 who qualify for a training permit must have a permit for 12 months or until they reach the age of 16, provided they have a permit for at least 6 months.
New drivers aged 16 and 17 must have a permit for at least 6 months or until they reach the age of 18.
Seat Belts and Seats
All passengers in the front seat of the vehicle must wear seat belts.
Anyone under the age of 18 is required to wear a seat belt, no matter where he or she sits in the vehicle.
Children under the age of 7 who weigh less than 80 pounds and are less than 57 inches tall must be in a child safety seat or booster seat appropriate for their height and weight.
In vehicles equipped with lap-only seat belts, children over 40 pounds must use a seat belt because both shoulder and lap belts are required for proper use of booster seats.
Fundamental rules
Right turn on red - A motorist can turn right at a red traffic light in the absence of signs prohibiting this, as well as after a complete stop and the absence of vehicles and pedestrians at the intersection.
Turn signals - Drivers must use either vehicle turn signals or appropriate hand gestures at least 100 feet away before making a turn.
right of way - Motorists are required to give way to pedestrians at pedestrian crossings and intersections, as at any time failure to comply with this requirement may lead to an accident.
school zones - The speed limit in school zones when children go to or from school is 20 miles per hour unless a posted sign says otherwise.
Next — Drivers who follow other vehicles must leave a distance of three seconds between themselves and the vehicle in front. This space should increase during periods of high traffic or inclement weather.
Headlamps - Motorists are required to dim their high beam headlights within 300 feet of a vehicle approaching from behind and 500 feet of a vehicle approaching.
Oven - It is illegal to park within 10 feet of an intersection that has a crosswalk.
Garbage - Throwing any garbage on the roadway is prohibited by law.
Accidents - Any traffic accident that results in $1,000 or more in damage, injury, or death must be reported to the police.
texting - Any motorist is prohibited from creating, sending or reading text messages while driving.
In addition to the general rules of the road, you need to make sure you are familiar with the rules of the road in North Dakota above. While some of them may be similar to those in your home state, others may be different, meaning you could be stopped for not following them. If you need more information, please refer to the Guide to Non-Commercial Driving Licenses in North Dakota.
